'Forgives' in the Bible
He graciously loves thousands, and forgives iniquity, transgression, and sin. But he does not leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of the ancestors on their children, and on their children's children to the third and fourth generation."
Yet he is compassionate. He forgives sin and does not destroy. He often holds back his anger, and does not stir up his fury.
He forgives all your sin;He heals all your diseases.
The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.
Who is a God like You, who forgives wickednessAnd passes over the rebellious acts of the remnant of His possession?He does not retain His anger forever,Because He [constantly] delights in mercy and lovingkindness.
So also my heavenly Father will do to you, unless each of you forgives his brother from your hearts!"
Those who were at the table with Him began to say among themselves, “Who is this man who even forgives sins?”
Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].
If we make it our habit to confess our sins, in his faithful righteousness he forgives us for those sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness.